Cost to Run a Baseboard Heater in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a baseboard heater here costs $62.02 per month.
Per hour
$0.26
at 500–2,500 W
Per day
$2.04
8 hours/day
Per month
$62.02
365 kWh
Per year
$745
4,380 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.02 | $31.01 | $372 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $2.04 | $62.02 | $745 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $4.08 | $124 | $1,489 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a baseboard heater in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a baseboard heater with typical usage costs about $2.04 per day, $62.02 per month, or $745 per year.
Is running a baseboard heater in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $62.02 per month here versus $68.58 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.